2 Objective The voltage source inverters are the key enabling devices of the modern grid-interfaced power processing systems, which include the grid-tied distributed generation systems (sourced by diesel engine, solar PV array, wind, or bio-mass), the flexible AC transmission systems, and the active power quality improvement devices (UPS, Active Power Filters, Voltage Sag compensator, VAR Compensator etc.). Many new techniques have been developed in recent years to solve the interfacing problems with the power grid, but new challenges emerge due to the updated regulation standards and the new microgrid/smart grid concept. The objectives of the sabbatical leave are: Gain knowledge of the control techniques of the modern grid-connected voltage source converter through literature study. Gain knowledge of the micro-grid and modern distributed generation system through literature study. Develop a set of textbook materials featuring the modern voltage source inverter controls which may lead to a final publication as well as be used as the main text for a new course proposed to the EE department enriching the power curriculum.

3 Procedures and Outcomes A. Literature Study I have read over 300 papers published in the professional journals and conference proceedings. I have also read several related books. These literatures cover a wide range of the topics involving the voltage source converters. I was able to expand and/or enhance my understanding on the following key knowledge: switching patterns of the space vector PWM control Grid synthesizing control Various phase locked-loop control technique for grid-tied voltage converters Inverter voltage controls in dq reference-frames Current based inverter power control Voltage based inverter power control Governor control and automatic voltage regulation of the turbine-generator Droop based power control for the voltage source converter Concepts of the micro-grid and distributed power generation Parallel operation of the inverter-interfaced DG systems Islanded operation of the distributed generation systems Instantaneous real and reactive power theorem Active power filter controls Uninterrupted power supply for the micro-grid and the main grid. VAR compensation Power quality issue of the grid-interfaced voltage source inverter B. Outreach To expand my eyesight in the related field, I paid a visit to American Super Conductor Cooperation. The engineers there gave me several presentations related to the company s products in the renewable energy field, where the voltage source inverters are involved and play important rules in terms of power integration with the grid, reactive power support and power system fault tolerance. I also had a chance to tour the production facility, where several VAR compensation units were being assembled.

4 I also paid a visit to the new renewable energy research center at UW-Milwaukee, where some inverter-interfaced renewable distributed generation systems were being studied. C. Text Material Development I have developed a draft version of the textbook. The tentative title and the contents of the draft version are summarized below: Title: Controls and Applications of the Modern Voltage Source Inverter (Draft) Contents: Chapter 1. Three-Phase Voltage Source Inverter Fundamental 1. Basic concept 2. Operational Principle of the Three-Phase Voltage Source Inverter 3. Total Harmonics Distortion 4. Space Vectors of Three-Phase AC System Chapter 2. Basic Inverter Control Methods 1. Six-Step Inverter Control 2. Inverter Direct Voltage Control Using PWM Techniques 2.1. The Direct SPWM Technique The Uni-Polar SPWM Strategy The Bi-Polar SPWM Strategy Modulation Frequency Requirement for Direct SPWM 2.2. Carrier Based SPWM Voltage Control for Three-Phase VSI Basic Operation Formulate the Targeted AC Output Amplitude Modulation Index Limits of Regular SPWM rd Order Harmonics Injection Harmonics and Output Filter for SPWM inverters 2.3. Space Vector Modulation (SVM) Control

7 1.3.1 Basic concept Modes of governor control Mode choices under different operational conditions Choice of the droop parameter 1.4. Rotor Field Excitation and Reactive Power Regulation AVR and Q-V characteristic Selection Voltage Droop and Q-V Droop Gain 2. Droop Power Controls for Inverter-Interfaced DGs 2.1. Differences between the Inverter-Interfaced DGs and the Synchronous Generator DGs Implementing the Droop Power Controls 2.2. Typical Droop-Power Control Strategy for DGs with Highly Inductive Interfacing Impedance 2.3. Phase-Angle V.S. Real Power Droop Variation 2.4. Droop Control Modification Considering High Resistivity Interfacing Impedance 2.5. Limitations of the Droop Power Control I plan to use the above material as the main textbook reference for a proposed EE special topic course (see section D for details) first. After it get matured and tested, I will consider either selfpublish it to keep the cost down, or working with a publisher later on. D. Proposed New EE Course I have proposed to the chair of the Electrical Engineering Department and the EE curriculum committee chair to offer a new senior level special topic course, The Controls and Applications of the Grid-Interfaced Voltage Source Converters. I expect to use the text material I have developed as the main book reference for this course. Due to the enrollment and scheduling

8 issues, the final decision regarding the semester to run the course has yet to be made from the EE department. I will keep working with the EE department in the coming semesters to finalize the course structure and schedule. I am excited that I will have a chance to share the knowledge with the students at UWP in the near future. Blow is a brief description of the proposed new course: Course Code: EE4980 Current Topics in EE Course Title: The Controls and Applications of the Grid-Tied Voltage Source Inverter. Credit Hours: 3 credits. Prerequisites: EE3020, EE3320 and EE3410. (EE3770 is strongly recommended though not mandatory.) Course Coverage: voltage source inverter topology, basic inverter controls, space vector controls, reference-frame theorem for advanced inverter controls, concept of distributed generation and micro-grid, inverter power controls, droop-based controls, and selected grid-tied inverter applications (active power filter, VAR compensation, voltage sag compensator, HVDC transmission, wind or solar generation systems, etc.)

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